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Risk of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) transmission from Ebola Survivors
Clinicians will be aware of recent documented evidence of sexual transmission and of recrudescent of Ebola disease in survivors. In light of this, Professor Dame Sally Davies, Chief Medical Officer, has written to Royal Medical Colleges to inform members of the current information about possible transmission periods and the advice from the Advisory Committee on
RCOphth concerned at the continued restriction of second eye cataract surgery by CCGs
The Royal College of Ophthalmologists is concerned to hear that there continues to be a restriction of second eye cataract surgery by some CCGs. The RCOphth stresses that the decision to perform second eye cataract surgery should be based entirely on clinical need. A report by the Scottish Health Technologies Group (Healthcare Improvement Scotland) identified evidence
RCOphth continue to express concern regarding junior doctors contract
The Royal College of Ophthalmologists remains concerned about the continuing dispute between the BMA and the Department of Health regarding the junior doctors contract. We continue to urge all sides to come together for further constructive negotiation without pre-conditions on either side. Independent arbitration may help to break the gridlock and this would be welcome. In
NHS England reverses decision on use of adalimumab for children with uveitis
The Royal College of Ophthalmologists is delighted to learn that submission of further evidence and negotiation on the use of adalimumab has been approved by NHS England for use in children with uveitis that threatens their sight, and for whom other treatments have proven ineffective. The Clinical Reference Group for specialised ophthalmology services (CRG), under
Our President, Carrie MacEwen features in BMJ ‘Confidential’
November’s first edition of “BMJ Confidential” features an interview with our President, Professor MacEwen; champion of vision and visibility. In the interview, Carrie talks about early ambitions, career decisions and names her biggest inspiration. You can read the full article here.